Sr. SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
About The Position
Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting a federal customer's enterprise SQL database environment. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The position will provide administration, operations, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, development support, and technical leadership across SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments operating on-premises and in the cloud. The position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant database experience, including significant expertise administering enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments. This role is contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in database administration and related database disciplines.
- Advanced Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
- Hands-on experience with: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Clustering, SQL scripting, Database provisioning/configuration, Backup and restoration, Performance tuning, Database/server patching, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring and alerting, Database security, Incident management and root cause analysis.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently resolve complex database and server issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current or previous Microsoft or SQL-related professional certification.
- Federal government IT experience.
- Cloud database administration experience.
- ServiceNow experience.
- Idera and/or SolarWinds experience.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Administer and maintain SQL Server Cluster environments and standalone SQL databases.
- Create, install, configure, and manage SQL databases and database servers.
- Perform SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and scheduled maintenance.
- Maintain and troubleshoot database High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
- Perform advanced SQL Server performance tuning and optimization.
- Analyze database performance metrics and identify queries, indexes, configurations, and infrastructure affecting database performance.
- Develop and maintain SQL scripts and database administration automation.
- Design and support database backup, restore, recovery, and DR processes.
- Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and performance using enterprise monitoring tools such as Idera and SolarWinds.
- Conduct proactive capacity planning and recommend infrastructure or configuration improvements.
- Troubleshoot database-related application integrations, including integrations with enterprise applications such as SharePoint.
- Manage database support requests, incidents, and change requests through ServiceNow.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for complex database incidents.
- Develop and maintain database configuration and administration standards.
- Support database security, auditing, encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Work directly with technical teams and customer stakeholders to resolve database issues.
- Participate in scheduled after-hours patching, server reboots, and support activities.
- Document activities and contribute to required weekly customer support reports.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
- SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
- Federal Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- $500 Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
